Adventist Health

05/29/2026

We’re proud to share that Erin Bravo, RN, one of our dedicated surgical nurses, has been named our 2026 DAISY Foundation Award honoree. 🌼

Erin was selected from 28 nominations, each representing outstanding care across our organization, making this recognition especially meaningful. She’s known for helping patients feel at ease during stressful moments, building trust with families, and stepping up whenever her team needs her often before being asked.

Her commitment goes beyond the bedside as well, improving processes that support safe, high‑quality care for our community, and supporting collaboration across departments. Erin truly reflects what this recognition is all about: compassion, clinical excellence, and a genuine commitment to others.

We’re grateful for the difference she makes every day as she helps inspire health, wholeness, and hope in our community. 💙 You can read more about her story in the blog post linked in the first comment.

05/29/2026

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're proud to share the voices of our AAPI associates through Care Rooted in Heritage, a series celebrating the connection between cultural identity and career.

We believe care is more than a job. It’s deeply personal — often rooted in the values, traditions, and lived experiences we carry with us.

Meet Anita Chou, Adventist Health Southern California Network Finance Officer, and learn how her heritage has shaped her career and the way she expresses care every day:

"My cultural background has taught me the importance of respect, humility, and treating others with compassion. Growing up between the U.S. and Taiwan helped me understand the value of listening, being adaptable, and recognizing that every person comes from a different background and experience. These values influence my thought process in consideration for patients, families, and coworkers in my role as the Network Finance Officer at Adventist Health Southern California by making sure I approach others with empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to helping them feel supported and understood."

05/28/2026

Coming home from an emergency room visit can feel overwhelming, and there is often confusion about what to do next. Here's a guide to help you navigate the days after your visit so you can recover safely and feel more confident about your progress.

Learn what to do after an emergency room visit, including follow-up care, medications, warning signs, and tips to support a safe recovery at home.

05/27/2026

Thanks to all our employees for believing in our mission, and creating an award-winning workplace culture!

Adventist Health hospitals in Tillamook, Portland, and the Columbia Gorge have each won 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards for employee well‑being, professional development, and employee appreciation.

These recognitions are especially meaningful because they’re based on feedback from Adventist employees.

“Our team shares a deep commitment to mission,” said Kyle King, Adventist Health’s Oregon Network President. “These recognitions speak to how that mission shows up in the way we treat each other, and provides a framework for well-being and personal development.”

05/27/2026

The end of Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that caring for our well‑being continues with every sunrise. Every day offers a chance to check in with ourselves, breathe deeply, and choose compassion. Keep listening inward. Keep leaning into connection. Keep choosing what helps you feel whole.

To help carry this momentum forward, psychiatrist Dr. Michael Chang shares practical, everyday techniques you can use to support your mental health throughout the year.

05/26/2026

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're proud to share the voices of our AAPI associates through Care Rooted in Heritage, a series celebrating the connection between cultural identity and career.

We believe care is more than a job. It’s deeply personal — often rooted in the values, traditions, and lived experiences we carry with us.

Meet Sonal Desai, Pharmacy Manager, and learn how her heritage has shaped her career and the way she expresses care every day:

"My Indian heritage has strongly shaped how I express care for others, with values centered on family, compassion, and service to the community. I was raised to believe that caring extends beyond family to supporting others with empathy and respect. My boarding school experiences further reinforced these values through teamwork, community living, and service opportunities, including working with children with disabilities. Those experiences strengthened my commitment to serving others with kindness and understanding.

At Adventist Health Glendale, I apply these values by treating patients and colleagues with dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. I strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, while aligning with our mission to provide whole-person care for the mind, body, and spirit."

05/26/2026

Recovery from a stroke is challenging. And according to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience depression — making the journey even more difficult. But there is hope.​

Managing post-stroke depression — often with antidepressants — can improve your health outlook, decrease your chances of having another stroke, and help you feel positive emotions again.

Learn the signs of post-stroke depression, its impact on recurrent stroke & caregiver burden. Find out how to get yourself or a loved one mental health support.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, join us as we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/23/2026

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." — 2 Corinthians 2:18

05/21/2026

Minutes count when it comes to stroke. This National Stroke Awareness Month, we’re breaking down the BE FAST acronym to help you recognize the signs of stroke:

B – Balance problems
E – Eyes/vision problems

F – Face drooping
A – Arm weakness
S – Slurred speech
T – Time to call 911

Knowing the signs and acting quickly could save a life.